I cut a channel in the scuttle edge to allow it to fit over the firewall more easily and then used my newly-acquired ratchet strap to check it tightens up OK for when I finally bond it to the firewall - should be OK.
Looking ahead, I was considering building my own dash and covering it in vinyl but I'm going off the idea - I'll probably make a dogs dinner of it, so the GBS fibreglass dash is the way forward.
I'm also starting to worry about the electrics - I have the main GBS loom but I don't want to spend £300+ on the engine loom plus more on the dash loom etc. So I'm hoping to buy flying leads from Emerald (who also do the ECU) and wire it myself. But I have no experience of car wiring and so many people seem to struggle with it. I've emailed Emerald about this - they were really friendly with another mail I sent them so hopefully they'll be able to easily suggest what I need.
And finally, even more concerned about the Sierra stalks. I bought them off eBay but without any wires or plugs and I can't find any way of buying those separately.
Tough times ahead...
Just to throw in an idea - you don't HAVE to go stalks;
ReplyDeleteSwitches on the dash are fine... check out Caterhams etc,
I think CBSOnline etc will even sell you a row of switches which would just need mounting - if you like the style.
you could even mock that up should be no need to alter the P&P loom, just plug into it, and if it doesn't pan out - invest in the GBS stalks option
That's a cool idea! Probably annoying to live with day to day but an option. My other plan was to just use another set of stalks from anything else - I only want the basics and I'm sure it should be possible to just work out which wire does what?
DeleteBut thanks, I'll look into your idea.